GREGORY CHANDLER--OMEGA-3s and BIOLOGICAL AGE

GREGORY CHANDLER--OMEGA-3s and BIOLOGICAL AGE

Telomeres are the protective caps at each end of every strand of DNA in the body.  As new cells form using DNA instructions, telomeres shorten, eventually exposing the DNA strand to damage.  Earlier studies have linked telomere length to biological age; the longer the telomere, the younger the biological age. 

In one study, 106 sedentary, overweight but healthy middle-age and older adults took 2,500 mg or 1,250 mg of omega-3s per day or a placebo of typical American dietary fats high in omega-6.  After four months, researchers found that as the level of omega-3s rose compared to omega-6s, telomere length also increased.  Both omega-3s groups also saw 15 percent lower levels of oxidative stress.

Explaining their findings, researchers said that omega-6s are abundant, coming from common vegetable oils used in many processed foods, but omega-3s are rarer, coming mostly from fish.
The ratio of omega-6s to omega-3s should be no higher than four-to-one to provide the greatest health benefits. 

The bottom line is that one should take steps to obtain omega-3s in the diet. 

GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law    

GREGORY CHANDLER--RESVERATROL AND HEART FUNCTION

Resveratrol, from red and purple grape skins, is an anti-inflammatory antioxidant with heart-health benefits. 
Medical doctors wanted to determine if resveratrol would
improve heart function in those with a previous heart attack. 
40 persons were given 10 mg of resveratrol per day or a placebo.

After three months, while there were no improvements for the placebo group, in the resveratrol group the left heart ventricle was better able to relax and fill with blood.  Blood vessels were more flexible and better able to dilate.  The red blood cells were more effective in delivering oxygen and LDL cholesterol levels significantly improved. 

The results suggest that resveratrol improves heart function. 


GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law

GREGORY CHANDLER--ONIONS AS A CANCER FIGHTER

According to a study conducted at Cornell University, onions can assist as cancer fighters. 

Shallots, western yellow, pungent yellow, and red onions are higher in anti-cancer chemicals than other onions varieties tested. 

GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law

Gregory Chandler--Sugar

Some have advised that sugar should be considered as a controlled substance.  When looking at food labels, check to ensure that sugar is not one of the top five ingredients in the product. 

Gregory Chandler, Attorney at Law

GREGORY CHANDLER --BERRIES

Berries are a valuable food in maintaining health.  Berries are low in sugar.  Blueberries, raspberries and strawberries are rich in antioxidants. 

Eating just one cup of mixed berries daily for eight weeks was associated with increased levels of good HDL cholesterol and lowered blood pressure in a study published recently by the
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 


GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law

Gregory Chandler-Buffalo Soldiers-Black History Month 2013

February is Black History Month.  Therefore, I write about the African American military troops known as the Buffalo Soldiers. 

The first Buffalo Soldiers were members of the United States Army's 10th Cavalry Regiment.  The unit was formed in September 1866 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.  Later, other regiments also became known as Buffalo Soldiers.       

There is some historical disagreement about the nickname Buffalo Soldiers.  One theory is that Native Americans used the term Buffalo Soldiers because of the troops curly hair.  Yet another theory is that the term Buffalo Soldiers come from the troops outstanding fighting ability. 

Buffalo Soldiers participated in the American Indian Wars, Spanish-American Wars, Philippine-American War, and World Wars I and II. 

The Korean War had racial integration come to the United States military.  Therefore, the Buffalo Soldiers ceased to exist. 

Today, there is a Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Houston, Texas. 


Gregory Chandler, Colonel US Army Reserve

GREGORY CHANDLER--AVOCADOS

I learned recently that avocados are fruits.  Avocados are loaded with healthy fats and essential B vitamins.  According to research, vitamin B6 is one of the most important nutrients for overall physical health.  Vitamin B6 supports the nervous system, helps the body manufacture red blood cells and aids in the synthesis of proteins and fats.

Those who recall my writings on ZMA, a supplement that contains vitamin B6, know that vitamin B6 assists giving the body a good environment for muscle building. 


GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law